Title :
The information technology champion: aiding and abetting, care and feeding
Author :
Beath, Cynthia Mathis ; Ives, Blake
Author_Institution :
Carlson Sch. of Manage., Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis, MN, USA
Abstract :
The literature on strategic uses of information technology cites many examples of so-called champions, who were instrumental in the initiation and implementation of strategic information systems. The focus is predominately on the individual characteristics of a successful champion or on organization structures that foster championship. There is little consideration of lateral relationships with a champion, such as that between the information systems function and a potential champion for the development of a new use for information technology. The authors summarize the literature on champions, relate it to the IS experience, and suggest a number of propositions to guide IS managers as they seek out and encourage champions of information technology
Keywords :
management information systems; IS experience; information systems function; information technology champion; lateral relationships; strategic information systems; Companies; Decision support systems; Educational institutions; Elevators; Information technology; Instruments; Insurance; Management information systems; Technology management; Workstations;
Conference_Titel :
System Sciences, 1988. Vol.IV. Applications Track., Proceedings of the Twenty-First Annual Hawaii International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kailua-Kona, HI
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-0844-7
DOI :
10.1109/HICSS.1988.11970
